HLT23215 - Certificate II in Health Support Services

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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12 months as per academic/calendar year

HLT23215 Cluster 1 - Communicate and work safely (STN)

HLT23215 Cluster 2 - Client Services (STN)

HLT23215 Cluster 3 - Social and cultural diversity (STN)

HLT23215 Cluster 4 - Health administration (STN)

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Students are required to complete the assessment conditions per unit of competency, which includes work placement and/or simulated assessment. Every student is required to attend three (3) days vocational placement as scheduled by CQuniversity in conjunction with the school.

Students are required to complete Mandatory Checks prior to placement to comply with the Compulsory Pre-Placement Requirements and relevant cut off dates to be eligible for vocational placement.

Maryborough State High School ONLY

Students are required to attend Simulated Residential School - this will be delivered by CQU teacher in a "Health" room set up at the high school during nominated face-to-face time.

Vocational Placement is a requirement of this qualification - students will be attending Maryborough Hospital for three (3) days (school hours), and will be required to complete Mandatory Checks prior to placement. All theory and simulation assessments must be graded satisfactory in order for students to attend Vocational Placement.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no entry requirements for this course however all students are required to collect and complete mandatory checks as per CQUniversity policy in preparation for the compulsory vocational placement. Please make yourself familiar with the Compulsory Pre-Placement Requirements.

These mandatory vocational placement requirements ensure patient and student safety. Also refer to the Clinical Placement Guidelines and Mandatory Checks Requirements for Vocational Placement requirements.

The qualification provides a foundation to the health sector to prepare for career pathways and entry into Higher Education qualifications e.g. nursing and allied health.

Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding.

For high school students you may be eligible for the Queensland Government’s VET in Schools (VETiS) program which is fee-free. Course specific costs may be applicable, an example would be high vis clothes and safety boots for trade courses.

If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.

At CQUniversity, we believe higher education should be for everyone. No matter your situation, we know that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and we are proud to offer a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and stipends.
Our scholarships could help you pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel and more. 

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In just 25 years, CQUniversity has achieved some amazing feats and emerged as one of Australia’s truly great universities. We have been ranked among the best in the world for our teaching and learning, and are internationally recognised for our focus on Social Innovation. Our graduates are some of the most sought-after in Australia, due to our reputation for work integrated learning and industry-aligned courses, and experience some of the nation’s best graduate outcomes in terms of full-time employment and starting salary. CQUni is also regarded as the nation’s most inclusive and engaged university, with our award-winning academic and research staff making a real impact on the communities and industries we serve.

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CQUniversity is truly focused on our students’ needs, and that means responding to what, how and where they want to study. It is why we are now Australia’s largest regional university, with more than 20 metropolitan and regional locations across five states, delivering TAFE and university qualifications in on-campus, online and supported online modes to more than 30 000 students.

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You’ve made an excellent choice. Now that you have decided to train or study at CQUniversity, the next step is to apply, and we are here to assist you every step of the way.

Before you apply, you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have a USI, creating one is quick and easy. Simply visit usi.gov.au to create one. International students can apply for a USI once in Australia.

You can apply for this course by clicking the Apply Now button below. Should you require any assistance please contact our Student Advice team by calling 13 27 86.